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The Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast provides leadership training and coaching based on the principles of its founder John C. Maxwell.

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How to Fast-Path Your Potential

How to Fast-Path Your Potential

Maxwell Leadership August 13, 2026

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore how leaders can accelerate their growth and unleash their full potential by adopting a mentoring mindset. Find out how staying teachable, seeking out diverse perspectives, and continuously asking intentional questions fosters your development, and what 3 things most help you and your team grow. You’ll gain actionable strategies to audit current…

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Closing the Belonging Gap

Closing the Belonging Gap

Maxwell Leadership August 6, 2026

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley highlight the need for organizations to show their team members that they belong. Along with practical strategies inspired by Horst Schulze’s approach at Ritz-Carlton, they also explore the critical role of empathy, honest feedback, and psychological safety in helping individuals feel valued and included. Gain actionable insights for creating authentic environments where…

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Systems Beat Heroics with Greg Steely

Systems Beat Heroics with Greg Steely

Maxwell Leadership July 30, 2026

This week, Chris Goede and Perry Holley are joined again by Dr. Greg Steely to explore how systems consistently outperform individual heroics in driving organizational success. Leaders often celebrate working harder and longer hours, yet neglect the long-term benefits of building effective systems. This discussion focuses on the importance of creating guardrails—simple or complex—that guide behavior and enable team members…

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Momentum is Not Clarity with Greg Steely

Momentum is Not Clarity with Greg Steely

Maxwell Leadership July 23, 2026

In this episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and guest Greg Steely explore the critical difference between momentum and clarity in leadership. They share practical strategies for ensuring organizational clarity, like the “clarity sandwich” approach and aligning team members around a shared purpose. They discuss common pitfalls leaders face when relying too much on activity and energy instead of driving clear…

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How to Improve Lagging Performance

How to Improve Lagging Performance

Maxwell Leadership July 16, 2026

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore practical strategies for improving results in periods of underperformance. They discuss the critical role of clarity in expectations, outlining how leaders can identify gaps in communication and simplify complex processes for better outcomes. They also highlight the need to focus on developing people rather than clamping down with tighter controls, encouraging…

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Designing a Culture Where No One Wants to Leave

Designing a Culture Where No One Wants to Leave

Maxwell Leadership July 9, 2026

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore what it takes to design a workplace culture where people genuinely want to stay. They outline the critical role that psychological safety, meaningful autonomy, and consistent leadership play in building loyalty rather than just retention. They also discuss the power of growth opportunities, recognition, and high standards paired with strong support…

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This podcast is insightful, informative, and inspires me to show up, lean in, and be a better human. I am a better leader of myself, modeling the behaviors and approaches I expect, and supporting the success of my team, my colleagues, and our partners and stakeholder.

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I don’t go a single week without listening to this podcast. Thank you!

James

Thank you for this podcast and all the leadership lessons. I will continue to share this with people I come in contact with because we are all leaders. Thanks again.

Darryl

I love this podcast this episode especially about retention. Thank you for the hard work that you put in as a team I’ve listened to this specific episode now three times just in one day.

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Great podcast! Appreciate this podcast and what you’re putting out to the world.

Janelle

Chris and Perry unpack powerful leadership principles, share keen insight, and provide practical application. Exactly what I need.

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